1978 Holden Gemini vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Holden Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Gemini | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2728 mm |
